We wanted to pass along some news of a new boat charter program available through Laser Performance for 2012.   Laser Performance is making some great boats available for charter for the summer season.   These boats are either brand new or in like-new condition (used for a single event).

Below are the summer season rates for charter.

• Club 420 – $1800 (boat) / $885 (sails)
• Optimist – $500 (boat) / $175 (sail)
• Laser – $1200 (boat) / $420 (sail)

Other Details

1. Book your summer season charter before May 1st and get the boat for an extra month (May).
2. Roll 100% of the boat charter fee off the purchase of the boat at the end of your charter.
3. If you charter a boat and sails and later decite to purchase the boat at the end of your charter, you can keep the “charter sails” and we’ll throw in a brand new set at the time of purchase.

This is a great option for anyone who is struggling with the decision to buy or not to buy.    You can download the charter agreement and details here.

Also – if you are looking for a boat to purchase – send an email to info@gbsa.info and we’ll be glad to help you locate a used boat.

As a reminder – Registration for GBSA’s 2012 season begins tomorrow – Feb 1st.   Register Online at www.gbsa.info

Greenwich Bay Sailing Association and the EGYC Youth Activities Committee

Hello Everyone!

We’ve made the turn into the New Year, the holidays are behind us and sailing season is fast approaching! I am so excited to be returning as Program Director for another year. The Board and I have been hard at work this off-season preparing for another enjoyable summer on Greenwich Bay, and we’ve fine-tuned the curriculum to make this summer even better.

But a couple of quick things to note before we jump into the changes:

• Registration will be open beginning on February 1^st, 2012 so mark your calendars.

• We will be introducing a sign-in / sign-out procedure this season so that students will be checked in upon arrival and must be signed out by a guardian before leaving the facility.

• Building upon last year’s success, we plan to host two Family Race Nights this season! Parents will have the opportunity to sail alongside their kids in a fun, mildly competitive race format.  And afterwards we’ll have a potluck dinner by the water for all competitors and family members.  Dates will be posted soon – you won’t want to miss these!

• Finally, regarding how to select the best class for your child.  At the end of last season, the instructors made recommendations to each student about what class level to consider when registering.  We realize however, that kids mature at different rates and a lot can change in one year – so please, use the recommendation only as a guideline. If you or your child wants to take a class that is not the original suggestion, that’s OK! The fact that he/she wants to come back to sailing classes is half the battle. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at (401)484-7732. Maggie Elson or I will be happy to talk to you about the options and find the right spot for your child.

Beginners

The Beginner level is offered in the morning for 2-week sessions and will introduce students to the basics of sailing, as well as safety on and off the water. Once the Beginner feels comfortable with the fundamentals, he/she can easily move to a higher-level class (Opti Beginner in the morning, 420 Beginner in the morning or Sailing Adventures in the afternoon) depending on their age and height. As in the past, parents can still sign up for multiple 2-week sessions if they choose to do so.

Sailing Adventures

The content of this class remains the same as last year and we will be adding more fun ways to experience sailing in all of our vessels, including the much sought after J24 “Tiny Dancer.” As before, Sailing Adventures is offered for 2-week sessions in the afternoon.

Opti-Beginners

The Opti Beginner level will be offered in the mornings for 4-week sessions. This has been changed from last year’s 2-week session format, so that each student will have adequate time to master the basics of sailing solo. There will also be maximum class size instituted for this level so that each student will have his or her own Optimist to sail each day.

420 Beginners

The 420 Beginner level is a new class offered in the mornings for 4-week sessions and will introduce students to the basics of sailing a two person boat. The Club 420 is a 14-foot boat with two sails that is common on the Bay for youths approximately 13 years old and up, and at least 100 lbs.

420 Intermediates

Formerly called 420 Instructional, the 420 Intermediate level is offered in the afternoons for 4-week sessions, and will build upon the skills learned in 420 Beginners. The focus will be on the fundamentals of racing and will introduce spinnaker and trapeze work.

Laser Racing, Opti Green, Opti Racing, 420 Racing

The content of these classes will remain the same, however these classes will now meet 4 days per week (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) from 9am to 4pm.  The Opti Race Team had this schedule last season and we have found that it worked very well for this level of sailing. Having class all-day allows enough time on and off the water to fully comprehend racing topics as well as simulating a regatta-like environment. In addition, racing students will be given Wednesdays off to help ease their overlapping class and regatta schedules.

Full Day Options (aka Combo Paks)

As before, we offer full-day instruction options when you select a morning and afternoon class for your student.  As before these will be offered with a special savings, 50% off the second class!  Options for the morning session will include Beginners, Opti Beginners and 420 Beginners, which can be paired with the afternoon class options of 420 Intermediate and Sailing Adventures.

Adult Sailing

Following the success we had in 2011, we are adding an additional adult sailing class for this year!  Classes will meet one night per week (5-8pm) for 4 weeks and will combine classroom and on-the-water instruction in our J24 to cover the fundamentals of day sailing in a keelboat.

Again, if you have ANY questions – don’t hesitate to call us at 401-484-7732.  Thank you and I’m looking forward to another great season at GBSA!

-Janel

All are invited to attend the January GBSA Board meeting.

This Wednesday, January 11

7:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the EGYC club house.

The 2012 season is right around the corner!!

Wishing you all the joys of the season.

General Meeting & Holiday Cheer

Join us for some holiday cheer and learn about exciting changes to the curriculum and schedule that will be rolled out for the 2012 season.   You won’t want to miss this meeting!

Wednesday December 7^th, 2011

7:00 pm

East Greenwich Yacht Club

Main Room
Hearty hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar

RSVP by email to Maggie Elson, registrar@gbsa.info or

Janel Zarkowsky, director@gbsa.info

The NBYA Junior Awards Party is being held Thursday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Conanicut Yacht Club.

What: NBYA Junior Awards Party

When: Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Conanicut Yacht Club, 40 Bay View Drive, Jamestown RI

Now that the season has ended and the boats are put away, it’s time for GBSA to begin planning for the 2012 season.   A lot of activity happens during the off-season.  Boats are repaired and replaced, the curriculum is refined, staff are hired, funds are raised and events are planned.  In order to make GBSA better we need your feedback.  Please take a moment to tell us how we did this year.  Individual responses are confidential and will be reviewed by the executive board only.

Click Here to Take Our Survey

This will be the last request to fill in the survey.

Thank You

Dave Wehr
Treasurer

What a great time at awards night!!  We had well over 300 people attend.  Click Here to see a slide show of photos taken by Jeff Stevens.

Please see the complete list of awards below.   If you were not able to attend – please email info@gbsa.info so that we can get your award to you!

Thanks again for a great season.     Also – if you haven’t already done so – please fill out our short survey.  We really want your feedback to help make GBSA the best it can be.  Please CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE  SURVEY – it only takes a few minutes.

2011 GBSA Awards

Survivor Award (Alex Michaud, Alex Maxwell, Aric Ferguson, Kian Bijari)

Most Improved per class

• Beginners (Ryan Youngs, Abby Costantino, Dan DeFelice, Sam Lewis, Tea Burnett-Testa)
• Sailing Adventures (Alex Maxwell, Gabe Densley, Christa Khanjari, Thomas Roscher)
• Opti Beginners (Pheobe Maxwell, Saya Goretoy, Katie Coughlin, Evan Macaulay)
• Opti Racing (Ben Rossenberg)
• 420 Instructional (Andre Boisvert, Gabe Boisvert)
• 420 Racing (Sarah Pearson, Danielle Elson)
• Laser Racing (AJ Aurgemma)

Most Improved of the Year (Hans Bengston, Will Porter)

On The Edge Award (Ryan Palardy, Michaela Reynolds)

Seamanship Award

• Beginners (Alex Sidhu, Jeremy Jarbeau)
• Sailing Adventures (Ryan Palardy, Alex Maxwell)
• Opti Beginners (Nick Handy, Michael McEwen, Isabella Corio)
• Opti Racing (Maddie Wehr)
• 420 (Chris Pearson)
• Laser (Will Porter)

Swamp Rat Award (Thomas Roscher, Hunter Lange, Lindsay Euston, Tessa Hoff, Callie Wehr, Danielle Boisvert, Trey Budlong-Springer, Will O’Connell, Chole Michaud, Emily Swanson, Ben Manning)

Motor Mouth Award (Athena Howlett, Ryan Sheahan, Emma Burnett-Testa, Lexi Handy, Dominic Martin, Will Slattery, Bella Merolla, Robert Sheahan, Ben Rossenberg, Callie Deangelis, Chris Pearson, EVERY LASER RACER)

Smile Award (James Martin, Elizabeth Amelotte, Tiernan McEwen, Lucrizia Dukcevich, Lee Lange, Cam Killian, Christa Khanjari, Maddie Wehr, Mark Formisano, Dan Medici)

Turtle Award (Trey Budlong-Springer, Kendall Soares, Will O’Connell, Don Poirier, Liam Vetter, Emily Swanson, Lauren Swanson, Jamie Allstrom)

Forget Me Knot Award (Tim Cure, Athena Howlett, Peri Munter, Alex Michaud)

Broken Boat Award (Jamie Allstrom)

McGuire “Broken Body” Award (Don Poirier)

In-Class Race Series:

Opti

• 3^rd Maddie Wehr
• 2^nd Ben Rossenberg
• 1^st Hans Bengston

420

• 3^rd Sarah Pearson / Danielle Elson
• 2^nd Michaela Reynolds / Oksana Goretoy
• 1^st Kyle Riggs / Dan Medici

Laser

• 3^rd Ben Manning
• 2^nd Brendan Lada
• 1^st Matt Coughlin

Best Crew Award (Oksana Goretoy)

Sportsperson of the Week (Jamie Allstrom, Pheobe Maxwell, Mark Formisano, Caitlin Barrett, Hans Bengston, Ben Manning, John Byanski, Christa Khanjari)

Gordon Hagglund Sportsmanship Award (Sophie Lucente)

Sailor of the Year (Matt Coughlin)

Instructor Award (Brendan Lada)

Coach of the Year (Christina Ford)

CJ Buckley “Spirit of Sailing” Couragous Award (Will Porter)

Don’t miss the event of the season.

Everyone from all sessions of GBSA are welcome.

Every sailor will be recognized!

When:  Friday August 19 – 6:00pm – 11:00 pm

Where:  EGYC – On the deck and main room.

Details:  BBQ Dinner at 7pm followed by Ice cream sundaes.  DJ, dancing and  awards!

Cost:  FREE – for your sailor and your whole family!  Just tell us how many to expect.

Please RSVP to let us know if you are coming.  Please email to info@gbsa.info or call 401-484-7732 or speak to Janel

Please Give Us Your Feedback

GBSA would love to hear your feedback about the 2011 season.  Please take a moment to fill in this short survey.